Indonesia maintains distance from BRICS de-dollarisation concept amid US President Trump’s threats
The Southeast Asian country said late last week that it had no interest in replacing the greenback.
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PM Modi to embark on 5-day visit to France, US from February 10
Modi’s visit to the US will provide an opportunity to build on the strong India-US Global Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set an ambitious agenda for a mutually…
No ‘Donald’ or ‘Shigeru’: Leaders’ arm’s-length interactions signal obstacles for US-Japan ties
The use of first names, especially to the Japanese, is highly symbolic of a close, trusting relationship. That neither leader crossed that bridge this time reflects an…
Australia pledges over $10M to support Cambodia’s fisheries
Cambodia has become just the second country in the region, behind Laos, to build fish passages, an innovative solution to the challenges posed by irrigation and hydropower…
Singapore reiterates longstanding support for Palestinians’ right to a homeland of their own
A negotiated two-state solution that is consistent with the relevant UN security council resolutions is the only viable path to achieving a “comprehensive, just, and durable”…
Pause on US foreign assistance to affect 1.7m Pakistanis, including 1.2m Afghan refugees
Hours after coming into office on January 20, US President Trump ordered a sweeping review of almost all US foreign aid and tasked billionaire Elon Musk, who has falsely accused…
ASEAN, Australia enhancing ‘fishway’ collaboration for sustainable fisheries
The effort focuses on restoring migration routes through fish passages, or fishways, which allow fish to bypass dams and other barriers.
Japan PM Ishiba eyes boosting Japan-U.S. cooperation on AI
With an eye to countering China’s accelerating AI development, Japan and the United States aim to deepen cooperation in promoting private investment and sharing knowledge.
South Korea’s main opposition party cosies up to US President Trump with Nobel nomination
The party in Seoul said Tuesday it had submitted a proposal nominating Trump for the prestigious prize with the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Jan. 27, and it had informed the "US…
More than 100 Singaporeans marked for deportation from US; 3 deported in FY2024
The 111 Singaporeans are among more than 1.4 million foreign nationals who were issued deportation orders and are on the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) non-detained…